Bill Skarsgård Thought He “Was Done” With Pennywise After ‘Nosferatu’ Role

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• Skarsgård was initially unsure about returning to the Pennywise role after playing the ancient vampire Count Orlok in the recent 'Nosferatu' film, but was convinced by directors Andy and Barbara Muschietti.
• The 'Welcome to Derry' series will explore the origins of Pennywise the Dancing Clown, giving fans a deeper dive into the Stephen King mythology that made Skarsgård's performance an instant horror classic.